Tech IndustryMar 2, 2019
MicrosoftAsK1bD

Manager at Microsoft vs IC at Google/Uber

Currently I have offers as Senior software engineer position (Google/Uber), also there is choice to stay at Microsoft as Senior Manager. The compensation at Google/Uber is much better. Does anyone have similar situation? Could you share your thoughts?

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Uber howdyptnr Mar 2, 2019

Probably would go SSE at Google/Uber, some L5 ICs definitely seem like they’re having a cruisy time and not in jeopardy of pip. Getting to L5 is the hard part. Would pick between G and U based on how interesting the teams hiring are.

Microsoft rEwQ54 Mar 2, 2019

How long at ur level at MS?

Microsoft AsK1bD OP Mar 3, 2019

1 year at 64

Microsoft rEwQ54 Mar 3, 2019

65 promo is generally done at 2y so you have one more to burn at MS before getting to 65. I would suggest leaving